A 3.5-star review of Famous Once by Jane Green, a short novella exploring rock-and-roll fame, buried secrets, and a tender mother-daughter reconciliation. Emotional depth shines, even if the mystery feels compressed.
A character-driven legal thriller that balances ethical dilemmas, personal discovery, and a compelling mystery. Class Action by Gail Ward Olmsted delivers smart storytelling with emotional depth and a satisfying slow-burn romance.
R.J. Gould returns to The Dream Café with a tender, witty story of second chances. Once We Were Lovers follows Georgie and Peter—former sweethearts reunited after fifty years apart—as they confront their past and rediscover love in their seventies.
Four sisters. Four clashing personalities. One family secret that changes everything. Sister Acts by Sharon Adelman Reyes explores grief, rivalry, and the long road to forgiveness. Read my full review and author guest post from the iRead Book Tour.
A gripping domestic suspense novel, The Tarnished Son by Elizabeth McKenna reveals the cracks in a powerful family's façade. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dream Café by R.J. Gould is a witty and heartwarming romantic comedy about fresh starts, second chances, and opening an arts café. Join David, a recently divorced father navigating love, loss, and midlife reinvention—with a healthy dose of British humor.